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BaylorCrew07

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When I was dx with CF at age 20, I was told I was pancreatic sufficient. I've had some pretty bad issues with constipation, but that's pretty much the extent of my GI issues.

I have lost about 10 lbs recently (still not underweight or anything), but I'm 99% sure it's due to working out 2 hours a day (basically twice what I was previously doing). Also, I keep getting nauseous randomly...which makes me not want to eat at all.

Is nausea a sign that you might need to start enzymes? Or how do you know?
 
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BaylorCrew07

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When I was dx with CF at age 20, I was told I was pancreatic sufficient. I've had some pretty bad issues with constipation, but that's pretty much the extent of my GI issues.

I have lost about 10 lbs recently (still not underweight or anything), but I'm 99% sure it's due to working out 2 hours a day (basically twice what I was previously doing). Also, I keep getting nauseous randomly...which makes me not want to eat at all.

Is nausea a sign that you might need to start enzymes? Or how do you know?
 
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BaylorCrew07

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When I was dx with CF at age 20, I was told I was pancreatic sufficient. I've had some pretty bad issues with constipation, but that's pretty much the extent of my GI issues.
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<br />I have lost about 10 lbs recently (still not underweight or anything), but I'm 99% sure it's due to working out 2 hours a day (basically twice what I was previously doing). Also, I keep getting nauseous randomly...which makes me not want to eat at all.
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<br />Is nausea a sign that you might need to start enzymes? Or how do you know?
 
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flossymay

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I would def. ask your doctor about it. i've never had that problem. I've always taken enzymes but if i've ever forgot to take them i get more gassy i never get nauseous. I've you think your food isnt digesting properly..(and believe me you'll know) then you def. would need them. but if everything with that is normal then im not sure. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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flossymay

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I would def. ask your doctor about it. i've never had that problem. I've always taken enzymes but if i've ever forgot to take them i get more gassy i never get nauseous. I've you think your food isnt digesting properly..(and believe me you'll know) then you def. would need them. but if everything with that is normal then im not sure. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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flossymay

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I would def. ask your doctor about it. i've never had that problem. I've always taken enzymes but if i've ever forgot to take them i get more gassy i never get nauseous. I've you think your food isnt digesting properly..(and believe me you'll know) then you def. would need them. but if everything with that is normal then im not sure. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Solo

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>BaylorCrew07</b></i>
Is nausea a sign that you might need to start enzymes? Or how do you know?</end quote></div>

Well yes, but the other warning signs that you aren't digesting food would make nausea pale in comparison. You've said that you've lost weight, do you have constant diarrhea? That's should throw up a huge red flag. Other than nausea, do you feel alright? I think you should definitely talk to your doctor about this, there's a test designed just for this purpose. Good luck!
 
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Solo

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>BaylorCrew07</b></i>
Is nausea a sign that you might need to start enzymes? Or how do you know?</end quote>

Well yes, but the other warning signs that you aren't digesting food would make nausea pale in comparison. You've said that you've lost weight, do you have constant diarrhea? That's should throw up a huge red flag. Other than nausea, do you feel alright? I think you should definitely talk to your doctor about this, there's a test designed just for this purpose. Good luck!
 
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>BaylorCrew07</b></i>
<br />Is nausea a sign that you might need to start enzymes? Or how do you know?</end quote>
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<br />Well yes, but the other warning signs that you aren't digesting food would make nausea pale in comparison. You've said that you've lost weight, do you have constant diarrhea? That's should throw up a huge red flag. Other than nausea, do you feel alright? I think you should definitely talk to your doctor about this, there's a test designed just for this purpose. Good luck!
 
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BaylorCrew07

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Good point; I didn't even think of diarrhea. I do have it occasionally, but not constantly...and it's not explosive or anything...maybe more like loose stools.

Either way, I'll be sure to bring it up to my doc at next appt...thanks for the advice.
 
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BaylorCrew07

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Good point; I didn't even think of diarrhea. I do have it occasionally, but not constantly...and it's not explosive or anything...maybe more like loose stools.

Either way, I'll be sure to bring it up to my doc at next appt...thanks for the advice.
 
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BaylorCrew07

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Good point; I didn't even think of diarrhea. I do have it occasionally, but not constantly...and it's not explosive or anything...maybe more like loose stools.
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<br />Either way, I'll be sure to bring it up to my doc at next appt...thanks for the advice.
 
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hmw

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Emily had loose stools but they were very rarely watery and explosive; they were greasy. Whether they were loose or not, they also often floated. I'd look for a difference there (if they used to sink and are starting to float= undigested fat.)
 
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hmw

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Emily had loose stools but they were very rarely watery and explosive; they were greasy. Whether they were loose or not, they also often floated. I'd look for a difference there (if they used to sink and are starting to float= undigested fat.)
 
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hmw

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Emily had loose stools but they were very rarely watery and explosive; they were greasy. Whether they were loose or not, they also often floated. I'd look for a difference there (if they used to sink and are starting to float= undigested fat.)
 
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Ratatosk

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DS' tend to not really be greasy, but loose. Kinda like the consistency of moss. And there's a ring of residue at the waterline in the toilet bowl.
 
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Ratatosk

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DS' tend to not really be greasy, but loose. Kinda like the consistency of moss. And there's a ring of residue at the waterline in the toilet bowl.
 
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Ratatosk

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DS' tend to not really be greasy, but loose. Kinda like the consistency of moss. And there's a ring of residue at the waterline in the toilet bowl.
 
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